Mold and Moisure Surveys
Step 1: Mold Assessment
Visual inspection is the initial step in identifying and evaluating a potential mold issue. This assessment involves a review of the ventilation system ducts, air handlers, and filters; as well as a visual inspection of ceiling tiles, sheetrock, and other construction materials.
A moisture meter and test cuts are used to determine moisture content in building materials to aid in determination of hidden sources of fungal growth and extent of water damage. Microbial Sampling can be used to reinforce the visual inspection, identify the extent of contamination, or help identify a hidden mold source when persons are experiencing health affects they believe are attributable to mold growth. We typically utilize a combination of surface, air, and bulk samples to identify contaminated building components, and levels of airborne fungal spores.
Step 2: Scope of Work
A scope of work is drafted following the Mold Assessment. The scope of work identifies materials to be removed and / or remediated, the configuration of containment (if necessary), and methods that should be employed to ensure the safety of workers and compliance of applicable OSHA requirements. Recommendations are based on the professional judgment of Risk Tech, and guidelines as published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Step 3: Mold abatement
Risk Tech partners with the contractor to assist with oversignt and quality control during the mold abatement. Risk Tech subjects each project to quality control air and surface sampling to insure the efficacy of work.
Step 4: Quality Control Sampling
Quality Control air sampling and investigation is conducted following the conclusion of remediation and abatement of contaminated materials. Sampling is conducted to make certain that contaminated materials have been successfully removed, and to verify that fungal concentrations and levels are similar to baseline levels collected outside.